Release 1.0 | CMTS Commands |
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ping docsis
The ping docsis command is used to “ping” a cable modem (CM) on the network at the MAC layer to determine if the CM is online by entering the CM’s MAC or IP address.
When a DOCSIS ping is initiated, the BSR sends a test packet downstream towards the CM to test its connection. In most instances, this command is used to determine if a particular CM is able to communicate at the MAC address layer when a cable modem has connectivity problems at the network layer. For example, if a CM is unable to register and obtain an IP address, the ping DOCSIS command can help you determine if there are provisioning problems associated with the CM.
Group Access
MSO
Command Mode
Privileged EXEC and Interface Configuration
Command Line Usage
ping docsis {<mac> <prefix>}
Command Syntax
mac | The MAC address of the CM in the form of |
| xxxx.xxxx.xxxx. |
prefix | The IP address of the CM. |
The number of ping test packets to be sent to | |
| the cable modem. |
MGBI |
